Assistant Features Editor

Dallas News Corp.•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Dallas Morning News is seeking an Assistant Features Editor to provide editing support and leadership across the departments of Arts & Life and Food. This editor will prepare stories for publication on multiple platforms, demonstrating an understanding of our print and digital audiences in support of both teams and their editors. This journalist will collaborate with the features team to help plan and package useful features, spotlights, roundups and listings that engage and serve our North Texas audience and help optimize all content. And work to support a developing online home for horoscopes, advice columns, puzzles and comics. A strong candidate will have robust editing skills along with an understanding of and ambition for accountability journalism. This editor must be well-organized and have strong news judgment. They must be a bridge-builder in creating relationships. This editor will directly manage reporters. A strong communicator, collaborator and multitasker, the Assistant Features Editor understands that planning is foundational to high-quality journalism and products, both for print and digital. The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace for all. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.

Requirements

Five years of experience in editing and/or copy editing
May work nights and weekends
Strong line editor
Deadline decision-maker
Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines
Proven ability to plan, work in advance and coordinate production
Writes digital and print headlines that engage readers
Writes photo captions that add value to digital or print presentation
Edits graphics for accuracy and clarity
Completes work by deadline
Adapts quickly to changing technologies and workflows
Juggles multiple assignments
Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Responsibilities

Edit staff copy for clarity, accuracy, structure and taste and spot potential libel
Build stories with links, tags, SEO best practices, attractive web headlines and multimedia when appropriate
Monitor analytics for stories and work with editors to suggest approaches for improvement
Collaborate with Audience editors and our Photo team to improve the digital presentation of stories
Work with editors to evolve and shape coverage to deepen engagement with our digital audience
Provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to assigned staff, ensuring operational goals and objectives are met effectively and efficiently
Responsible for all aspects of employee management, including recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention
Conducts regular performance evaluations; provides constructive feedback and coaching to support employee development and accountability
Administers progressive discipline and counseling as needed, in alignment with company policies and procedures
Oversees scheduling, workload distribution, and delegation of responsibilities to ensure balanced team performance and productivity

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules - Because balance matters.
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage - Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
24/7 Telemedicine Access (MDLive) - Talk to board-certified doctors anytime, anywhere.
FMLA & Parental Leave - Supporting you through life's important moments.
Retirement Benefits with Employer Contributions - Helping you invest in your future.
Onsite Fitness Center - Stay active and energized during your day.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges.
Monthly "Health & Wealth" Webinars - Tools and tips to support your physical and financial wellness.
18 Days of Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays - Plenty of time to recharge.
8 Hours of Paid Community Service Time - Give back to the causes that matter most to you